General Counsel, Investment Fund Management Business

Alternative Investment Fund Manager seeks to recruit it’s first General Counsel to work as a trusted adviser to the Board and executive team. The organisation continues to grow year on year and now manages approximately £6.5bn in assets including public and private equity, specialist credit, property and land.

Reporting directly to the CEO the successful candidate will advise across legal risk, corporate secretariat, governance and oversight of regulatory compliance. You will also take a hands-on role in transactional matters and advising on investments and fund structuring; contract drafting; dispute management; monitoring legal developments; impact of FCA regulations; data-privacy, anti-bribery and ethics.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Qualified Solicitor or Barrister, under UK law with a minimum of 15 years post qualification experience having worked in both private practice and in-house
• Prior experience as a GC or Head of Legal
• Detailed knowledge of the UK financial regulatory environment
• Relevant transactional experience gained in an investment management business (or similar) with exposure to private equity and real estate
• Commercial approach in recommending solutions to the business in legal matters
• Prior experience in advising on corporate governance matters
• Detailed knowledge of investment and other commercial agreements, ISDAs, NDA, fund documentation
• Strong ability in negotiating and reviewing commercial contracts
• Able to communicate clearly and concisely (verbal and written)
• Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills, with the ability to work effectively with people at all organisational levels and to influence and persuade others in a constructive manner
• Demonstrable awareness of the commercial aspects of business
• Demonstrable capability to operate (and negotiate) individually and as part of an operational team
• Excellent organisational skills - must be able to manage conflicting and demanding priorities
• Gravitas to influence effectively internal and external parties
• Must be able to work autonomously
• Would thrive in a small, close-nit organisation

PACKAGE ON OFFER

• Competitive base salary
• Discretionary bonus
• Excellent pension scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Life cover
• Critical illness cover
• Income protection

All candidates will be considered on merit